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Learn about getting the most from your Apple technology with focused topics and workflow guests. Creating Mac Power Users since 2009, one conversation at a time. Hosted by David Sparks and Stephen Robles.

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#724
Dec 24, 2023 · 1 hr 39 min
724: Catching up with Mikah Sargent
Mikah Sargent returns to the show to update the guys on his Apple hardware, talk about how he prepares for his various audio and video podcasts and help explain what's going on with the Matter smart home standard.
#723
Dec 17, 2023 · 1 hr 43 min
723: State of the Platforms (December 2023)
2023 proved to be very busy for Apple, with updated hardware and software shipping. This week, David and Stephen take a survey of the company's year.
#722
Dec 10, 2023 · 1 hr 46 min
722: Bringing Devices Together
On this feedback episode, the guys revisit Apple Notes, talk about Name Drop and David shares the good news about a new battery pack.
#721
Dec 3, 2023 · 1 hr 28 min
721: “Technological Empathy,” with Kourosh Dini
Dr. Kourosh Dini is an author, musician and psychiatrist who uses Apple gear to improve the lives of those he works with. This week, David and Stephen speak with him about his tools, including DEVONthink, OmniFocus and more.
#720
Nov 26, 2023 · 1 hr 59 min
720: The 2023 Developer Roundtable
Stephen and David are joined by David Smith, Malin Sundberg and Ken Case to talk about developing for Apple's platforms here in 2023.
#719
Nov 19, 2023 · 1 hr 48 min
719: The 2023 MPU Gift Guide
It's that time again!
#718
Nov 12, 2023 · 1 hr 39 min
718: Workflows with Dan Provost
Dan Provost is one of the folks behind Studio Neat. This week, the guys talk to him about Dan's role in the company and its products, his tools to get his work done and some of his favorite apps and services.
#717
Nov 5, 2023 · 1 hr 39 min
717: The Apple Notes Deep Dive
While it had humble beginnings, Apple Notes has grown into a true competitor over the years. On this episode, David and Stephen explore its history, features and what Apple should take it next.
#716
Oct 29, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min
716: Workflows with Chris Upchurch
Chris Upchurch leads two lives; he is a developer but also a river guide. This week, he joins Stephen and David to discuss the tech he uses both at his desk and on the water.
#715
Oct 22, 2023 · 1 hr 42 min
715: To Gridfinity and Beyond
It's feedback time, and Stephen surprises David with a secret project after the guys wade through some follow-up. David then returns the favor by booking Stephen's 3D printer for the foreseeable future.
#714
Oct 15, 2023 · 1 hr 45 min
714: Catching up with John Siracusa
John Siracusa returns to the program to discuss his iPhone usage, window management philosophies, best practices for troubleshooting and a lot more.
#713
Oct 8, 2023 · 1 hr 30 min
713: Photography with Tyler Stalman
Tyler Stalman joins to share the details on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro camera systems. Tyler also shares some of his favorite tips for better iPhone photography and videography.
#712
Oct 1, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min
712: macOS Sonoma
macOS Sonoma brings with it Desktop widgets, a new screen saver and desktop experience, more powerful video conferencing tools and updates to Safari, Messages, Notes, Reminders and more.
#711
Sep 24, 2023 · 2 hr 12 min
711: Getting Some Wisdom with Merlin Mann
Merlin Mann comes back to the Mac Power Users to talk about task management, iOS 17 improvements, and wisdom.
#710
Sep 13, 2023 · 1 hr 34 min
710: Apple's Wonderlust Event
Mere hours after Apple's iPhone 15 event, Stephen and David break down the news surrounding the iPhone 15 line, the Apple Watch Series 9 and the updated Apple Watch Ultra.
#709
Sep 10, 2023 · 1 hr 43 min
709: Save Your Shift Key
On this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk a bit more about window managers and backup utilities, while also answering listener questions and David's modern typewriter, Stephen's new Plex server and a lot more.
#708
Sep 3, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
708: The Obsidian Field Guide
David has launched a new Field Guide, designed to take everyone's Obsidian usage to the next level.
#707
Aug 27, 2023 · 1 hr 46 min
707: Workflows with Ryan Irelan
Ryan Irelan joins this week to talk about the current state of web development, digital training tools, and his expanding HomeKit rig.
#706
Aug 20, 2023 · 1 hr 40 min
706: Media Management with Casey Liss
Casey Liss rejoins the program to discuss his new app Callsheet and to give David and Stephen a tour of the apps and services he uses to manage his media.
#705
Aug 13, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min
705: macOS Window Management
Since the dawn of multitasking, users have needed to juggle things on their screens. Apple has taken several swings at building good window management tools into macOS, but better solutions can be found in a long list of third-party apps.

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